Cagliari forward Yael Trepy is in intensive care following a near-drowning incident in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
Key facts
- •Yael Trepy is a 20-year-old forward for the Italian Serie A club Cagliari.
- •The incident occurred in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo, northern Sardinia, on Sunday.
- •Trepy is currently in intensive care at a hospital in Sassari.
- •Italian media reports state that the player was placed in a medically induced coma.
- •Trepy played for 54 minutes in Cagliari's Coppa Italia match against Arezzo last Friday.
French footballer Yael Trepy, a forward for the Serie A club Cagliari, has been admitted to intensive care. The 20-year-old was reportedly rescued after swallowing a significant amount of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo, northern Sardinia, on Sunday.
Hospitalization and Club Statement
Cagliari confirmed that Trepy is currently receiving care at a hospital in Sassari. The club stated they are in close contact with the player's family and medical staff, while requesting that privacy be respected. Italian media reports indicate that doctors have placed the footballer in a medically induced coma.
Background on the Player
Trepy joined the Cagliari academy in 2022 after moving from the Paris-based team Union Sportive Creteil. During the previous Serie A season, he made eight appearances and scored one goal. He most recently played for 54 minutes during Cagliari's 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Arezzo on Friday.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera.
